Product display assembly

ABSTRACT

A display assembly comprising a receptacle, an attachment assembly and a product attachment assembly. The attachment assembly is positionable within the cavity of the receptacle through the opening thereof. Rotation of the attachment assembly interfaces the attachment member with the structures of the receptacle to releasably retain the attachment assembly relative to the receptacle, and preclude same from movement relative to each other. The product attachment assembly is capable of attaching an outside object to be displayed with the attachment assembly, wherein the outside object is freely rotatable about an axis relative to the attachment assembly.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority from U.S. Provisional PatentApplication Ser. No. 60/749,707 filed Dec. 13, 2006, entitled ProductDisplay Assembly, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates in general to displays, and moreparticularly, to a product display assembly configured for the displayof a number of different products or merchandise at, for example, astore. The display system is well suited for the display of mechanicalobjects (i.e. cabinet and door hardware) as well as electronic equipment(i.e. cell phones) although the invention is certainly not limitedthereto.

2. Background Art

The use of display systems has long been known in the art. Among otherconfigurations, display systems may be disposable or permanent.Disposable display systems are of the type that often convert to adisplay system from a packaging system, such that a store canreconfigure the packing container into a display system upon arrival ofthe product.

Other display systems are permanent, meaning that they are generallyrestocked with merchandise and not replaced when the inventory isdepleted. Such display systems are generally more robust, as they mayremain on a store floor for extended periods of time.

Such systems are often specialized. In other words, they are oftenconfigured for the display of particular merchandise and products in aparticular order. As such, if a product line changes or if certainproducts are discontinued, it is difficult to reorganize and/orreconfigure the display in light of the changes. Many times, the displayrequires extensive reworking which may not be feasible in manyapplications. In other instances, it may be complicated or impossible toreconfigure the display. In either case, the display may be renderedunusable, or partially unusable. Even where reconfiguration is possible,the time and expense to undertake such a reconfiguration may beexcessive.

Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide a displaysystem which can be permanently utilized at a store to displaymerchandise.

It is another object of the invention to provide a display system whichcan be easily reconfigured to reflect product changes.

It is a further object of the invention to provide a display systemwhich can be easily reconfigured by authorized personnel, but difficultto destroy or otherwise manipulate by other viewers, customers orunauthorized persons.

It is another object of the invention to place an sample of an actualproduct in view and accessible to a customer for evaluation.

These and other objects of the present invention will become apparent inlight of the present specification, claims, and drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A display assembly comprising a receptacle, an attachment assembly and aproduct attachment assembly. The receptacle includes a base, a firstside wall and a second side wall opposing the first side wall, and anupper flange overlying at least a portion of the base. The upper flangedefines an opening, and the upper flange, the opposing side walls andthe base cooperating to define a cavity. The attachment assemblyincludes a body and a manipulating member. The body includes a topsurface and a bottom surface opposing the top surface, a thickness andan outer periphery. The manipulating member extends outwardly from thebody. The manipulating member is accessible through the opening when theattachment assembly is positioned within the cavity. The productattachment assembly comprises a product attachment member and anattaching interface. The product attachment member is capable of beingcoupled to an outside object. The attaching interface attaches theproduct attachment member to the attachment assembly. At least a portionof the product attachment member is capable of rotation relative to theattachment assembly. The attachment assembly is positionable within thereceptacle through the opening thereof. Upon rotation of themanipulating member, the body of the attachment member interfaces withat least one of the first and second side wall, the upper flange and thebase, to releasably retain the attachment assembly relative to thereceptacle, and preclude same from movement relative to each other.

In a preferred embodiment, the receptacle includes additional side wallsso as to define a cavity having dimensions similar to that of theattachment assembly so as to substantially preclude slidable positioningof the attachment assembly along the opening of the receptacle.

In another preferred embodiment, the receptacle includes a widthsubstantially greater than a longest linear dimension of either of thetop surface and the bottom surface of the attachment assembly, to, inturn, facilitate the slidable movement of the attachment member alongthe opening of the receptacle in any number of different positions.

In one such preferred embodiment, a plurality of attachment assembliesare positioned within the receptacle in a spaced apart orientation. Inanother such preferred embodiment, the outside object is attached toeach of the attachment assemblies by way of the respective attachinginterface.

Preferably, the outside object comprises one of the group consisting of:a product, a display, a sign, a poster and a board.

In a preferred embodiment, the display assembly includes a tool memberengageable with the manipulating member. The tool member facilitatesrotation of the attachment member within the cavity of the receptacle.Preferably, the rotation ofthe attachment member within the cavity ofthe manipulating member requires the tool member (the force required isgenerally greater than that which can easily be exerted upon themanipulating member without the aid of a tool). In another embodiment,the tool member may comprise a keyed member such that conventional toolsare of limited utility.

In a preferred embodiment, the base of the receptacle further includes atop surface having a channel disposed thereon.

In one such preferred embodiment, the attachment assembly includes atleast one channel engagement ramp extending from the bottom surfacethereof. The at least one channel engagement ramp interfacing with thechannel in a releasably retained position, to further enhance thereleasably retained orientation, and, to, in turn, preclude inadvertentrotation out of the releasably retained orientation.

In a preferred embodiment, the outer periphery further includes at leastone nub positioned thereupon, the nub precluding rotative movement ofthe attachment assembly therebeyond, to, in turn, increase the forcerequired to position the attachment assembly into and out of thereleasably retained orientation.

In yet another preferred embodiment, at least one of the front surfaceand the back surface of the body include means for biasing at least oneof the upper flange and the base.

Preferably, the attachment interface comprises an opening extendingthrough the manipulating member of the attachment assembly. In one suchembodiment, the product attachment member comprises: a collarpositionable within the opening of the manipulating member; and afastener associatable with the collar. In one such embodiment, theopening of the manipulating member has a length, and the collar memberhas a length. The length of the collar member being greater than that ofthe opening of the manipulating member.

In a preferred embodiment, the outer periphery of the attachment memberprecludes 360° rotation of the attachment member within the receptacle.In one such embodiment, the outer periphery of the attachment memberprecludes rotation of the attachment member within the receptacle at anangular displacement exceeding 100°.

In another embodiment, the display assembly further comprises at leasttwo receptacles, and at least two attachment assemblies. The receptaclesare positioned in a spaced apart orientation. A display member isattached to each of the attachment assemblies. As such, multipleattachment assemblies can be utilized to position a display member in adesired orientation.

In another aspect of the invention, the method further comprises thesteps of: (a) providing a receptacle; (b) providing an attachmentassembly; (c) providing a product attachment assembly; (d) providing anoutside object to be displayed; (e) attaching the outside object to aproduct attachment member by way of the attaching interface of theproduct attaching assembly; (f) positioning the body of the attachmentassembly within the cavity of the receptacle; and (g) rotating themanipulating member of the attachment assembly, and, in turn, theattachment assembly, to a configuration wherein the outer periphery ofthe attachment assembly cooperates with at least one of the base, theside walls and the upper flange, to releasably retain the attachmentassembly within the cavity, and to preclude relative movement thereof.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will now be described with reference to the drawingswherein:

FIG. 1 of the drawings is a perspective view of an embodiment of theproduct display assembly of the present invention;

FIG. 2 a of the drawings is a front perspective view of an attachmentassembly;

FIG. 2 b of the drawings is a back perspective view of an attachmentassembly;

FIG. 3 of the drawings is side elevational view of an embodiment of thereceptacle of the display assembly;

FIG. 4 of the drawings is a schematic representation of the manipulationof the attachment assembly within the receptacle;

FIGS. 5 a through 5 g of the drawings comprise front elevational viewsof a number of different configurations of the attachment assembly;

FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of the attachment assembly showing, inparticular, a knob attached thereto;

FIG. 7 of the drawings is a perspective view of a pair of attachmentassemblies attached to a display member;

FIG. 8 of the drawings is a perspective view of an embodiment of theproduct display assembly of the present invention;

FIG. 9 of the drawings is a side elevational view of an embodiment ofthe receptacle of the display assembly; and

FIG. 10 of the drawings is a perspective view of an embodiment of theproduct display system, as it is associated with separate bins.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

While this invention is susceptible of embodiment in many differentforms, there is shown in the drawings and described herein in detailspecific embodiments with the understanding that the present disclosureis to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of theinvention and is not intended to limit the invention to the embodimentsillustrated.

It will be understood that like or analogous elements and/or components,referred to herein, may be identified throughout the drawings by likereference characters. In addition, it will be understood that thedrawings are merely schematic representations of the invention, and someof the components may have been distorted from actual scale for purposesof pictorial clarity.

Referring now to the drawings and, in particular, to FIG. 1, productdisplay assembly is referred to generally at 10. Display assembly 10comprises receptacle 12, attachment assembly 14, product attachmentmember 16 (see, also, FIG. 6) and tool member 18 (FIG. 4). The displayassembly is configured for the display of any number of differentoutside objects, including, but not limited to, mechanical objects(utensils, knobs, hooks, etc.), electronic equipment (cell phones,computer peripherals, etc.), displays and signs, among other objects. Ofcourse, the invention is not limited to the display of any particularproduct. Advantageously, the display system allows a vendor to displayproducts, while precluding the release and removal of the object fromthe display.

Receptacle 12 is shown in FIG. 3 as comprising a base 20, side walls 22and upper flanges 24. Base 20 includes a top surface 31, upper edge 30,lower edge 32, channel 34 and side edges 36 and 38 (FIGS. 1 and 4). Topsurface 31 is substantially planar in the embodiment shown. In otherembodiments, the top surface 31 may be slightly convex, concave or havea plurality of non-planar surface configurations. As will be explained,the non-planar surface configurations provide further means of securingthe attachment assembly within the receptacle.

Referring again to FIG. 3, upper edge 30 and lower edge 32 arepositioned on substantially opposing ends of top surface 31. In theembodiment shown, these edges are substantially parallel to each other,however, it is contemplated that these edges may be oblique to eachother. Similarly, as is shown in FIG. 4, side edges 36, 38 arepositioned at opposing ends of top surface and generally span the upperand lower edge 30, 32 at opposing ends thereof. In the embodiment shown,these edges are substantially parallel to each other. Of course otherconfigurations are contemplated for use, including, bases shaped inconfigurations other than rectangular.

In certain configurations, channel 34 may be disposed upon top surface31 of base 20. The channel provides a region below the top surface. Aswill be explained, certain features of the attachment assembly maycooperate with the channel to further foster retention of the device. Inaddition, the underlying receptacle may be fastened to an outsidesurface proximate the channel.

Referring again to FIGS. 3 and/or 4, side walls 22 comprise side wallcomponents 22 a-22 d, each of which extend from edges 30, 32, 36 and 38.The side walls generally extend in a direction oblique to the topsurface 31 of the base 20. In the embodiment shown, the side wallsextend substantially perpendicular to the top surface 31 of the base 20.In other embodiments, the side walls may be at an angle which is eithergreater or less than perpendicular (i.e., acute or obtuse). In certainembodiments, the side walls may be positioned at a predetermined orarbitrary non planar configurations.

As is shown in FIGS. 3 and/or 4, upper flanges 24 comprise upper flangecomponents 24 a-24 d, each of which extend from respective side walls 22a-22 d. Each of the upper flanges includes an outer surface such asouter surface 40 a and an inner surface such as inner surface 42 a. Theupper flanges extend inwardly from the side walls such that a portion ofundersurfaces overlies a portion of top surface 31 of base 20.Generally, the upper flanges are substantially parallel with the topsurface of the base, while other configurations are contemplated. Theupper flanges cooperate with each other to define opening 44 whichprovides ingress into and egress from cavity 45 of receptacle 12.

In certain embodiments, as is shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, receptacle 12 mayhave a top surface which is substantially elongated, such that the sideedges, and corresponding side walls, are orders of magnitude furtherapart than the upper and lower edges. In such a configuration, thereceptacle 12 takes on a substantially elongated channel configuration.Consequently, the attachment assembly 14 may be repositioned along anynumber of different positions about the length of the receptacle, andmultiple attachment assemblies 14 may be utilized. Further, in such aconfiguration, the upper flanges corresponding to the side walls 22 cand 22 d (utilized in the embodiment of, for example, FIG. 4) may beeliminated, as may be the side walls themselves. Moreover, a singlemember, such as an extruded member may include multiple receptacles 12,12′. Furthermore, a secondary receiving member 83 (FIG. 9) may beprovided which is capable of receiving items such as price tag 81 (FIG.10), or other copy items such as pictures, photographs, drawings,written description, etc.

Attachment assembly 14 is shown in FIGS. 2 a and/or 2 b as comprisingbody 50 and manipulating member 52. Body 50 includes top surface 54,bottom surface 56, the separation of which defines thickness 57, andouter periphery 58. Top surface 54 is substantially planar, while otherconfigurations are contemplated (i.e., enhance retention of theattachment assembly within receptacle 12). Bottom surface 56 is shown asincluding channel engagement ramps 62 a, 62 b. The channel engagementramps are substantially identical, and, as such, engagement ramp 62 awill be described with the understanding that other engagement ramp 62 bis substantially identical. Specifically engagement ramp 62 a includesupper surface 64 a and side edges 66 a and 67 a. The upper surface 64 ais configured so as to correspond dimensionally with channel 34 of base20, when the attachment assembly is in a restrained orientation. Sideedge 66 a extends outwardly from bottom surface 56 of body 50. Side edge67 a is substantially shorter than side edge 66 a such that uppersurface 64 a is inclined relative to bottom surface 56 so as to form aramp. Thus, in position, side edge 67 a is configured to engage thesides of channel 34, to further promote the retention of the attachmentassembly in a restrained orientation and to further assist inmaintaining the restrained orientation. In the embodiment shown, theside edges may take on a number of different configurations so as toprovide different interfacing characteristics at opposing ends of theramp 62 a.

A biasing means may be provided on one of the top and bottom surfaces ofbody 50. The biasing means comprises at least one biasing member, suchas biasing members 69 a, 69 b. The biasing members increase thethickness of body 50 such that the biasing members outwardly bias theupper flange and the base wall, thereby further enhancing the retentionof the attachment assembly in the restrained orientation. In otherembodiments, the biasing means may comprise the molding of outwardlyextending leaf springs into the attachment member. Any such membersgenerally place a bias on the upper flange and the base wall.

Thickness 57 is configured such that the attachment assembly is freelyrotatable within receptacle 12 through a predetermined angular rotation.As such, thickness 57 is the same as or slightly less than the distancebetween the lower surface 42 a (FIG. 3) of the upper flanges 24 and topsurface 31 of base 20. In certain embodiments, thickness 57 may comprisea substantially uniform surface configuration. In other embodiments,thickness 57 may include a plurality of nubs, such as nubs 68 a, 68 b.These nubs increase the retention of the attachment assembly, as will beexplained, when the attachment assembly is in a restrained orientation.

Outer periphery 58 is structurally configured such that the attachmentassembly is positionable within receptacle 12 and rotatable from anorientation wherein the attachment assembly is freely movable andremovable, through opening 44, or otherwise, from within the confines ofthe cavity defined by the receptacle, to an orientation wherein theattachment assembly is substantially restrained from at least one ofremoval from and slidable movement within the cavity of the receptacle.Preferably, in a restrained orientation movement of the attachmentassembly is achievable only through the use of tool member 18 as withoutthe tool, it is difficult for a user to properly grasp and rotate. Thetool may comprise a conventionally shaped tool, such as, for example anopen end wrench. In other embodiments, the tool may comprise a specialsecurity tool, to prevent movement of the attachment assembly withconventional tools by unauthorized individuals. In other embodiments, itis contemplated that movement may be achieved through manualmanipulation after the application of a certain force. A number ofdifferent configurations of the attachment assembly are contemplated foruse wherein a rotation from a substantially unrestrained to asubstantially restrained configuration within the cavity of thereceptacle is accomplishable.

Certain exemplary embodiments or the attachment assembly are shown inFIGS. 5 a-f. As can be seen, due to the particular configuration of theouter periphery, rotation of about 80° to 100° is required to direct theattachment assembly to and from a releasably restrained orientation. Inother embodiments, such as the embodiment of FIG. 5 g, a rotation ofsubstantially less than 60° is required, even as little as 5° in certainembodiments,

Manipulation member 52 of attachment assembly 14 is shown in FIG. 2 a ascomprising body 53. Body 53 extends from top surface 54 of body 50. Inthe embodiment shown, the body comprises a substantially cubicconfiguration having outer surface 55 and engagement surfaces 57 a-d.The engagement surfaces are configured to releasably receive tool member18 (FIG. 4).

Product attachment assembly 16 is shown in FIG. 6 as comprisinginterface member 70 and product attachment member 72. Interface member70 comprises opening 74 extending through attachment assembly 14. In theembodiment shown, the opening extends through body 50 and manipulatingmember 52 (through outer surface 55 thereof). Generally, the opening issubstantially perpendicular to top surface of 31 of base 20 of thereceptacle.

Product attachment member 72 is shown in FIGS. 6 as comprising collarmember 76 and fastener 78. The collar member is extendable throughopening 74. The collar member is generally longer than the length of theopening 74, such that it extends beyond the opening on either sidethereof. Additionally, the collar member is substantially freelyrotatable within the opening 74. Fastener 78 extends from the collarmember and is attachable to the outside object. In certain embodiments,the fastener may comprise a screw, nail or bolt which extends through anopening in collar member 76 and into the outside object. In otherembodiments, the fastener may be molded integrally with collar member76. In yet other embodiments, the fastener may comprise a glue,adhesive, or other bonding assembly.

In operation, the display assembly is configured to display a number ofproducts in a substantially restrained orientation. To achieve the usageof the device, a user first attaches a product that is to be displayed(an outside object, such as a mechanical or electronic device, forexample) to the attachment assembly. Initially, the outside object isprovided along with a product attachment assembly and an attachmentassembly. Collar member 76 is positioned within opening 74 of interfacemember 70. Fastener 78 is utilized to couple the collar with the outsideobject. In the embodiment shown, the fastener 78 is, on the one sidecoupled with the outside object, and on the other side provides a headwhich precludes removal of the collar from the opening. In otherembodiments (such as, for example, where the fastener is integrated withthe collar), a flange may be positioned on the end of the collaropposing the outside object, to preclude slidable removal of the collarfrom the opening.

Once the outside object is coupled to the product attachment member andthe attachment assembly, the attachment assembly 14 can be coupled toreceptacle 12. Specifically, the attachment assembly is rotated in sucha fashion relative to the receptacle so that the body of the attachmentmember can be positioned in the cavity of the receptacle 12. Oncespatially oriented, the attachment member is inserted into the cavity.Once inserted, tool member 18 (FIG. 4) can be utilized to grasp theengagement surfaces of manipulating member 52. Once grasped, the toolmember can rotate the attachment assembly to a releasably retainedorientation.

With the embodiment of FIGS. 1-3, from insertion into the cavity to thereleasably restrained orientation requires rotation which is generallybetween 80° and 100°. In other embodiments, the rotation of theattachment assembly can be limited less than 360°, (such as, forexample, to as little as 5°) or may be freely rotatable through a fullrotation of 360° and beyond.

Specifically, the outer periphery of the body of the attachment assemblybecomes wedged by the receptacle, and most preferably throughcooperation of opposing side walls thereof. Additional structures of theattachment assembly, namely the ramps, interface with channel 34 of topsurface 31 to further facilitate retention in the retained orientation.Furthermore, in a releasably retained orientation, the protrusionsapproach, contact then pass beyond the interfacing surfaces of thereceptacle (through, presumably, an elastic deformation of at least oneof the receptacle and the attachment assembly). As such, to rotate theattachment member back to a releasable configuration, the protrusionsmay once again be hurdled. As such, the protrusions further serve tomaintain the releasably retained configuration.

In this releasably retained orientation, the outside object is freelydisplayed. Furthermore, inasmuch as the collar member 76 is freelyrotatable relative to the attachment assembly, the user is free torotate the product, without having the risk of releasing the attachmentassembly from engagement with the receptacle. In certain embodiments, itwill be understood that it may not be desirable to include a collarmember, or to permit relative rotation of the outside member.

To remove the attachment member from a releasably retained orientation,the user grasps tool member 18 and engages the engagement surfaces ofthe manipulating member of the attachment assembly. The user thenrotates the attachment assembly from the releasably retained orientationto a non-restrained orientation. The attachment assembly can then beremoved.

In another embodiment, wherein the receptacle comprises an elongatedchannel configuration, the user can reposition the attachment assemblyin any number of different positions along the length of the elongatedchannel receptacle.

In one such embodiment, a plurality of attachment members can beutilized with, for example, a sign, mounting member, or another displaymember 85, as is shown in FIG. 7. In such a configuration, a receptacle,such as the elongated receptacle of FIGS. 8 and 9, or a plurality ofreceptacles (one or both of which are elongated) may be provided. Eachof the attachment assemblies are positioned within a respectivereceptacle. Once positioned as desired, tool member 18 may be utilizedto releasably retain the attachment assemblies (and, in turn, the signsand display members) in a locked configuration. The sign or displaymember may have other structures attached thereto such as a mechanicalor electrical component.

The foregoing configurations, have great benefits for point of purchasedisplay 100 (FIG. 10), wherein products are stored in a bin, hangar,etc. proximate a display. The present display assembly allows for aquick interchange of display members which are associated with therespective bin 89.

The foregoing description merely explains and illustrates the inventionand the invention is not limited thereto except insofar as the appendedclaims are so limited, as those skilled in the art who have thedisclosure before them will be able to make modifications withoutdeparting from the scope of the invention.

1. A display assembly comprising: a receptacle having a base, a firstside wall and a second side wall opposing the first side wall, and anupper flange overlying at least a portion of the base, the upper flangedefining an opening, and, the upper flange, the opposing side walls andthe base cooperating to define a cavity; an attachment assembly having:a body including a top surface and a bottom surface opposing the topsurface, a thickness and an outer periphery; a manipulating memberextending outwardly from the body, the manipulating member beingaccessible through the opening when the attachment assembly ispositioned within the cavity; and a product attachment assemblycomprising: a product attachment member capable of being coupled to anoutside object; and an interface for attaching the product attachmentmember to the attachment assembly, wherein at least a portion of theproduct attachment member is capable of rotation relative to theattachment assembly, wherein, the attachment assembly is positionablewithin the receptacle through the opening thereof, and whereuponrotation of the manipulating member, the body of the attachment memberinterfaces with at least one of the first and second side wall, theupper flange and the base, to releasably retain the attachment assemblyrelative to the receptacle, and preclude same from movement relative toeach other.
 2. The display assembly of claim 1 wherein the receptacleincludes additional side walls so as to define a cavity havingdimensions similar to that of the attachment assembly so as tosubstantially preclude slidable positioning of the attachment assemblyalong the opening of the receptacle.
 3. The display assembly of claim 1wherein the receptacle includes a width substantially greater than alongest linear dimension of either of the top surface and the bottomsurface of the attachment assembly, to, in turn, facilitate the slidablemovement of the attachment member along the opening of the receptacle inany number of different positions.
 4. The display assembly of claim 3wherein a plurality of attachment assemblies are positioned within thereceptacle in a spaced apart orientation.
 5. The display assembly ofclaim 4 wherein the outside object is attached to each of the attachmentassemblies by way of the respective attaching interface.
 6. The displayassembly of claim 1 wherein the outside object comprises one of thegroup consisting of: a product, a display, a sign, a poster and a board.7. The display assembly of claim 1 further comprising a tool memberengageable with the manipulating member, the tool member facilitatingrotation of the attachment member within the cavity of the receptacle.8. The display assembly of claim 7 wherein the rotation of theattachment member within the cavity of the manipulating member requiresthe tool member.
 9. The display assembly of claim 1 wherein the base ofthe receptacle further includes a top surface having a channel disposedthereon.
 10. The display assembly of claim 9 wherein the attachmentassembly includes at least one channel engagement ramp extending fromthe bottom surface thereof, the at least one channel engagement rampinterfacing with the channel in a releasably retained position, tofurther enhance the releasably retained orientation, and, to, in turn,preclude inadvertent rotation out of the releasably retainedorientation.
 11. The display assembly of claim 1 wherein the outerperiphery further includes at least one nub positioned thereupon, thenub precluding rotative movement of the attachment assembly therebeyond,to, in turn, increase the force required to position the attachmentassembly into and out of the releasably retained orientation.
 12. Thedisplay assembly of claim 1 wherein at least one of the front surfaceand the back surface of the body include means for biasing at least oneof the upper flange and the base.
 13. The display assembly of claim 1wherein the attachment interface comprises an opening extending throughthe manipulating member of the attachment assembly.
 14. The displayassembly of claim 13 wherein the product attachment member comprises: acollar positionable within the opening of the manipulating member; and afastener associatable with the collar.
 15. The display assembly of claim14 wherein the opening of the manipulating member has a length, and thecollar member has a length, the length of the collar member beinggreater than that of the opening of the manipulating member.
 16. Thedisplay assembly of claim 1 wherein the outer periphery of theattachment member precludes 360° rotation of the attachment memberwithin the receptacle.
 17. The display assembly of claim 1 wherein theouter periphery of the attachment member precludes rotation of theattachment member within the receptacle at an angular displacementexceeding 100°.
 18. The display assembly of claim 1, further comprisingat least two receptacles, and at least two attachment assemblies, thereceptacles positioned in a spaced apart orientation, an outside objectis attached to each of the attachment assemblies by way of therespective attaching interface.
 19. The display assembly of claim 18further comprising a display member attached to each of the attachmentassemblies.
 20. A method of displaying an object, the method comprisingthe steps of: providing a receptacle, the receptacle comprising: areceptacle having a base, a first side wall and a second side wallopposing the first side wall, and an upper flange overlying at least aportion of the base, the upper flange defining an opening, and the upperflange, the opposing side walls and the base cooperating to define acavity; providing an attachment assembly, the attachment assemblycomprising: a body including a top surface and a bottom surface opposingthe top surface, a thickness and an outer periphery; and a manipulatingmember extending outwardly from the body, the manipulating member beingaccessible through the opening when the attachment assembly ispositioned within the cavity; providing a product attachment assemblycomprising: a product attachment member capable of being coupled to anoutside object; and an interface for attaching the product attachmentmember to the attachment assembly, wherein at least a portion of theproduct attachment member is capable of rotation relative to theattachment assembly; providing an outside object to be displayed;attaching the outside object to a product attachment member by way ofthe attaching interface of the product attaching assembly; positioningthe body of the attachment assembly within the cavity of the receptacle;and rotating the manipulating member of the attachment assembly, and, inturn, the attachment assembly, to a configuration wherein the outerperiphery of the attachment assembly cooperates with at least one of thebase, the side walls and the upper flange, to releasably retain theattachment assembly within the cavity, and to preclude relative movementthereof.